Question 1

Describe how the FCC regulates the following: SMATV, MMDS (wireless cable), and DBS.

Accepted Answer

The FCC regulates SMATV (Satellite Maste

Question 2

The FCC functions in

Accepted Answer

A) primarily a judicial role, by deciding disputes between broadcasters. 
B) primarily a legislative role, since it was created by Congress. 
C) primarily an executive role because it puts the will of Congress into effect. 
D) a combination of legislative, executive, and judicial roles. 
E) accord with specific desires of broadcasters and cablecasters to give them what they want. 
A) primarily a judicial role, by deciding disputes between broadcasters. 
B) primarily a legislative role, since it was created by Congress. 
C) primarily an executive role because it puts the will of Congress into effect. 
D) a combination of legislative, executive, and judicial roles. 
E) accord with specific desires of broadcasters and cablecasters to give them what they want.

Question 3

In license transfers, the FCC issues a public notice of the application and grants it if, after 30 days, no one has objected to the transfer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Since 1980 the FCC has modified or eliminated many broadcast and cable rules.List five pre-1980 broadcast regulations in the areas of licensing, ownership, programming, advertising and technical rules, and then list their post-1980 change.

Accepted Answer

Pre-1980 broadcast regulations:

1. Lice

Question 5

The president nominates __________ FCC commissioners, who serve for __________ years and may be reappointed.

Accepted Answer

A) five, three 
B) five, five 
C) seven, three 
D) seven, five 
E) seven, seven 
A) five, three 
B) five, five 
C) seven, three 
D) seven, five 
E) seven, seven

Question 6

Describe deregulatory theories, and describe deregulation's impact on electronic media.

Accepted Answer

Deregulatory theories propose that reduc

Question 7

Why did Congress remove the ban on cable/telco cross-ownership in Telecommunications Act of 1996?

Accepted Answer

A) To allow cable to compete with telephone companies in spectrum auctions. 
B) To allow the FCC to regulate OVSs as broadcast carriers. 
C) To halt local franchise fee levies against cable operators. 
D) To allow local municipalities to regulate OVS operations. 
E) To stimulate local competition in the multi-channel video market. 
A) To allow cable to compete with telephone companies in spectrum auctions. 
B) To allow the FCC to regulate OVSs as broadcast carriers. 
C) To halt local franchise fee levies against cable operators. 
D) To allow local municipalities to regulate OVS operations. 
E) To stimulate local competition in the multi-channel video market.

Question 8

Currently, broadcast licenses are awarded for __________ years for television and __________ years for radio.

Accepted Answer

A) three, three 
B) three, five 
C) five, five 
D) five, eight 
E) eight, eight 
A) three, three 
B) three, five 
C) five, five 
D) five, eight 
E) eight, eight

Question 9

The FCC's Media Bureau handles all domestic wireless telecommunications programs and policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

FCC decisions involving station licenses

Accepted Answer

A) are not subject to appeal. 
B) can be overturned by congressional action. 
C) can be appealed to the Federal Appeals Court for the District of Columbia Circuit. 
D) can be appealed to the federal district court where the station is located. 
E) can be appealed only to the Supreme Court. 
A) are not subject to appeal. 
B) can be overturned by congressional action. 
C) can be appealed to the Federal Appeals Court for the District of Columbia Circuit. 
D) can be appealed to the federal district court where the station is located. 
E) can be appealed only to the Supreme Court.

Question 11

Under the 1992 Cable Act, every three years broadcasters may request must carry on cable systems in their area or may negotiate a retransmission consent agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following are ways individuals or groups attempt to influence media regulatory policy except

Accepted Answer

A) oversight hearings. 
B) conducting promotional lotteries. 
C) boycotts. 
D) coverage of electronic media in trade and popular publications. 
E) invitations to the White House to discuss policy issues. 
A) oversight hearings. 
B) conducting promotional lotteries. 
C) boycotts. 
D) coverage of electronic media in trade and popular publications. 
E) invitations to the White House to discuss policy issues.

Question 13

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 authorized a new provider for delivery of cable services - broadcasters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The FCC typically issues edicts as one of its decision-making procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

SMATV systems need franchises to operate and are subject to local access channel requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

This standard, created by Congress, limits FCC discretion.

Accepted Answer

A) PICON 
B) PUCs 
C) Title VI 
D) NOI 
E) NPRM 
A) PICON 
B) PUCs 
C) Title VI 
D) NOI 
E) NPRM

Question 17

Equal employment opportunity (EEO) requirements must be met for all broadcast stations and cable systems with five or more full-time employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe the roles of FCC commissioners and staff in rule making.

Accepted Answer

The Federal Communications Commission (F

Question 19

In press law, __________ concerns the right of news personnel to withhold the identity of news sources and to refuse to surrender personal notes.

Accepted Answer

A) outtake law 
B) reporters' privilege 
C) press stipulations 
D) access rights 
E) oversight 
A) outtake law 
B) reporters' privilege 
C) press stipulations 
D) access rights 
E) oversight

Question 20

Which of the following qualifications is not required of someone applying for a broadcasting license?

Accepted Answer

A) Previous broadcasting experience 
B) Sufficient financial resources 
C) Technical ability 
D) U.S.citizenship 
E) Good character 
A) Previous broadcasting experience 
B) Sufficient financial resources 
C) Technical ability 
D) U.S.citizenship 
E) Good character

Describe how the FCC regulates the following: SMATV, MMDS (wireless cable), and DBS.

The FCC functions in

In license transfers, the FCC issues a public notice of the application and grants it if, after 30 days, no one has objected to the transfer.

Since 1980 the FCC has modified or eliminated many broadcast and cable rules.List five pre-1980 broadcast regulations in the areas of licensing, ownership, programming, advertising and technical rules, and then list their post-1980 change.

The president nominates FCC commissioners, who serve for years and may be reappointed.

Describe deregulatory theories, and describe deregulation's impact on electronic media.

Why did Congress remove the ban on cable/telco cross-ownership in Telecommunications Act of 1996?

Currently, broadcast licenses are awarded for years for television and years for radio.

The FCC's Media Bureau handles all domestic wireless telecommunications programs and policies.

FCC decisions involving station licenses

Under the 1992 Cable Act, every three years broadcasters may request must carry on cable systems in their area or may negotiate a retransmission consent agreement.

All of the following are ways individuals or groups attempt to influence media regulatory policy except

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 authorized a new provider for delivery of cable services - broadcasters.

The FCC typically issues edicts as one of its decision-making procedures.

SMATV systems need franchises to operate and are subject to local access channel requirements.

This standard, created by Congress, limits FCC discretion.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO) requirements must be met for all broadcast stations and cable systems with five or more full-time employees.

Describe the roles of FCC commissioners and staff in rule making.

In press law, __________ concerns the right of news personnel to withhold the identity of news sources and to refuse to surrender personal notes.

Which of the following qualifications is not required of someone applying for a broadcasting license?

Introducing Electronic Media

From Radio to Television

Cable and Newer Media

How Electronic Media Work

Distribution by Wired Relays, Wireless Relays, and Over the Internet

Commercial Operations

Noncommercial Services

Programs and Programming Basics

Audience Measurement

Media Theory and Effects

Constitutional Issues and Content Regulation

A Global View

Filters

Exam 11: The Communications Act, Licensing, and Structural Regulation

Describe how the FCC regulates the following: SMATV, MMDS (wireless cable), and DBS.

The FCC functions in

In license transfers, the FCC issues a public notice of the application and grants it if, after 30 days, no one has objected to the transfer.

Since 1980 the FCC has modified or eliminated many broadcast and cable rules.List five pre-1980 broadcast regulations in the areas of licensing, ownership, programming, advertising and technical rules, and then list their post-1980 change.

The president nominates __________ FCC commissioners, who serve for __________ years and may be reappointed.

Describe deregulatory theories, and describe deregulation's impact on electronic media.

Why did Congress remove the ban on cable/telco cross-ownership in Telecommunications Act of 1996?

Currently, broadcast licenses are awarded for __________ years for television and __________ years for radio.

The FCC's Media Bureau handles all domestic wireless telecommunications programs and policies.

FCC decisions involving station licenses

Under the 1992 Cable Act, every three years broadcasters may request must carry on cable systems in their area or may negotiate a retransmission consent agreement.

All of the following are ways individuals or groups attempt to influence media regulatory policy except

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 authorized a new provider for delivery of cable services - broadcasters.

The FCC typically issues edicts as one of its decision-making procedures.

SMATV systems need franchises to operate and are subject to local access channel requirements.

This standard, created by Congress, limits FCC discretion.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO) requirements must be met for all broadcast stations and cable systems with five or more full-time employees.

Describe the roles of FCC commissioners and staff in rule making.

In press law, __________ concerns the right of news personnel to withhold the identity of news sources and to refuse to surrender personal notes.

Which of the following qualifications is not required of someone applying for a broadcasting license?

Introducing Electronic Media

From Radio to Television

Cable and Newer Media

How Electronic Media Work

Distribution by Wired Relays, Wireless Relays, and Over the Internet

Commercial Operations

Noncommercial Services

Programs and Programming Basics

Audience Measurement

Media Theory and Effects

Constitutional Issues and Content Regulation

A Global View

Filters

The president nominates FCC commissioners, who serve for years and may be reappointed.

Currently, broadcast licenses are awarded for years for television and years for radio.